QAnon and the Intersection of Esoteric Traditions and Technology
Basic data for this talk
Type of talk: scientific talk
Name der Vortragenden: Hartmann, Daria
Date of talk: 07/09/2023
Talk language: English
Information about the event
Name of the event: EASR 2023
Event period: 04/09/2023 - 08/09/2023
Event location: Vilnius
Event website: https://www.easr2023.org/
Organised by: European Association for the Study of Religions, Vilnius University
Abstract
The paper examines QAnon as a religious phenomenon in the context of Web 2.0, specifically focusing on the utilization of religious motifs and narratives. This paper's primary target is to understand how QAnon connects to esoteric traditions, proposing that QAnon employs an occult rhetoric of truth.Keywords: QAnon; Esotericism; Religion; Technology; Media; Conspiracy Theories
Speakers from the University of Münster
| Hartmann, Daria | Department of Religious Studies |